Not many of us have 50TB of data that we want to back up. But the creative amongst us who shoot lots of footage or want to backup all their 50,000 RAWs from a timelapse project now have a fast and easy option to do so. Amazon’s new...

There exists in society an unfortunate idea that gear is the chief distinction between a professional and an amateur photographer. Sure, there may be a correlation between skill level and camera class, but it’s silly to think that simply...

Cotton Carrier is introducing the Endeavor Belt and Wanderer Side Holster as new camera carrying systems this week at PhotoPlus 2015. The Endeavor Belt allows you to stow your camera on your hip while attached to the included shoulder...

While digital cameras are focusing more and more on high-ISO capabilities , it appears analogue film manufacturers are headed in a different direction. Today, Lomography unveiled Kono Donau , a new 35mm format film with an ISO rating of...

First Lady Michelle Obama launched her new “Better Make Room” campaign at the White House today to encourage teenagers to pursue higher education beyond high school. “This campaign will leverage traditional and new...

Photographers and other journalists covering the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian violence are on high alert this weekend after an Israeli soldier was stabbed on Friday, October 16th, 2015, by a Palestinian attacker who was posing as a local...

If you want to prevent your GoPro lens from fogging up when you’re in cold and humid environments, GoPro sells Anti-Fog Inserts that you can stick into your camera case. If you’d rather not pay $15 for 4-use inserts, you can...

The Chinese company ZY Optics just opened up pre-orders for quite an unusual lens. It’s a Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 that boasts one of the largest apertures you’ll find for the focal length. It’ll also be quite...

When it comes to drama, natural beauty and sheer variety of subject matter, the coastline is hard to beat as a photographic location. Lee Frost gives us his top tips to photographing the coastline Embleton Bay, Northumberland, at dawn....

Jean-François Jaussaud spent a decade photographing the formidable artist. He remembers her fury, her fragility – and her police-style interrogations “She could be very harsh, then five minutes later, lovely.” Jean-François...

Randy Guijarro paid $2 for the tintype and two other photographs at an antique shop in Fresno, California, and now the image is valued at $5m The man who found a rare and expensive photograph of Billy the Kid playing croquet has some...

Damien looks at the picture 'Walking on Water', sent in by Gary Gudgin, to see how it might be improved. Before Damien Demolder examines readers' images, offering words of wisdom and constructive advice. Damien looks at the picture...

We recently got hands on with the first production samples of the new Sony Alpha 7S II to take a few sample images. Find out how we got on below... We get hands on with the first production samples of the A7S II and put its low-light...

Japan has exploded with jutaku houses – gravity-defying microhomes often crammed into skinny plots on leftover land. Architect Naomi Pollock travelled from Tokyo to Kawasaki to Sapporo to photograph the jutaku gems that put the boring...

Travelers often collect photographs of themselves visiting beautiful locations around the world. “Shiki: Landscape and Beyond” is a project that features photos of a 5-foot tree in scenic spots. The ‘timeless pint...

After several years of trial and error, I finally have a complete RAW photography workflow in Linux that I am happy with. The applications in this workflow aren’t just native to Linux, they are also free, open source software (FOSS)....

The AFP’s Ed Jones is based in Seoul and travels regularly to Pyongyang. After covering the recent 70th anniversary celebrations, he talks about his work and experiences documenting the secretive state Continue reading...

The GX7 is one of the best CSCs Panasonic has ever produced. We take an in-depth look at it, in our expert guide. The GX7 is one of the best CSCs Panasonic has ever produced. We take an in-depth look at it, in our expert guide.

Want to shoot film photos at ISO 6? Now you can. Lomography today announced the new KONO! Donau 35mm film. It’s a limited-edition, ultra-slow film that has an ISO of just 6. The lack of sensitivity makes the film suitable for...

Yesterday we reported that Mitakon/ZY Optics is developing the world’s fastest 135mm full frame lens, and today the company has revealed its specs and made the lens available for pre-order. Owning the longest f/1.4 full frame lens will...

The “Stone Soup” fable is one of sneaky cooperation. A group of hungry travellers arrive at a village with an empty pot; the stingy villagers refuse to share their food, so the travellers fill their pot with boiling water,...

The iOgrapher started as a way to turn the iPad into a more professional video capturing device. It worked and the company has since produced variations for several other iOS devices. It’s a relatively affordable (by iOS and video...

In our new infographic we've illustrated the color temperature scale and show you where some of the more commonly used white balance settings sit within it. We've also shown where some common shooting conditions, such as hazy skies and...

At Canon EXPO Paris 2015 last week, in addition to showing off its prototype ultra-sensitive CMOS sensor, Canon was also showing off the power of the ultra-high-resolution 250-megapixel sensor it unveiled back in September. In the...

Storm chaser and time-lapse photographer Mike Olbinski has been turning his camera lens on the monsoon in Arizona for about 7 years, and this past summer he spent a whopping 48 days chasing storms. After 17,000 miles driven and 105,000...

These secretive animals are making a comeback across the UK, but you still need good fieldcraft when photographing otters, as David Tipling explains. Otters are a challenging, but rewarding subject. These secretive animals are making a...

Hawkeye Huey's photos don't follow traditional photography conventions of composition or exposure. They're often blurry, cut off subjects, and use hard flash. The National Geographic-represented photographer is launching his first photo...

In April of 2014, when Hawkeye Huey was 4-years-old, his father (National Geographic photographer Aaron Huey) bought him his first camera. Over the next 18 months, the two made a series of adventures, traveling together around the...

Amateur Photographer welcomes the submission of photographs and articles in AP, on our website and social media. Find out here how to submit to Amateur Photographer. Amateur Photographer welcomes the submission of photographs and...

A picture of the Dorset coastline on a snowy day has won a UK photographer the £10,000 top prize in the 'Take A View' competition. Andy Farrer, a professional photographer from Dorset, England, has become the ninth Landscape...

Dorset photographer Andy Farrer has spoken of his bewilderment at winning the £10,000 Take a View Landscape Photographer of the Year Dorset photographer Andy Farrer has spoken of his bewilderment at winning the £10,000 Landscape...

One of Photoshop’s strengths is that amount of tools it packs. This is also one of its weaknesses in terms of work area clutter. Right now Photoshop lets you show or hide entire toolbars, but there is zero control over what each of...

Sony has gradually been updating its Alpha line of full frame mirrorless cameras, and the a7S II is the latest to get the update treatment. The original a7S gained a bit of a cult following as an outstanding HD video camera, thanks to...

When Sigma announced its 20mm f/1.4 Art lens a couple of days ago, among the excitement were calls for longer fast lenses as well. While the release date is not yet known, ZY optics (aka Mitakon) is hard at work on its new 135mm f/1.4...

When thinking about your intended self portrait, take a moment to think about how you want to be portrayed in your image. We all have more than one side to us. What kind of emotion do you want to convey? You may know how to say what you...

Luxury wedding selfie sticks are a thing. Not only do they exist, but they’re actually a hit with brides who want to shoot selfies on their big day with style. The New York-based boutique Reem Acra recently unveiled a $500 selfie...

Regardless of how good a photographer is, if you were to ask for a piece of advice on photographing animals or kids they would probably say, “Don’t work with either!” There are good reasons, too. But then, the promise of a bunch of cute...

Recently, the game of artificial lighting, including flash, has started to change. LED lights have become more common, but also TTL and HSS have become available to studio strobes, not just hot shoe flashes anymore. Today, it is...

If you haven't heard of Victoria Bampton (a.k.a. The Lightroom Queen) then you need to get acquainted with her immediately! Victoria is one of those rare people who actually cares and helps whenever she can. She is a treasured member of...

Life is a funny thing. During the many months since my last post I have heard from many of you. In every case you expressed words of concern and support. To all Lightroom Secrets readers I have a simple and heartfelt word of THANKS. Over...

In this interview I sit down with Randy dela Fuente, the Founder and CEO of Snapizzi - a company focused on helping photographers with their High Volume Photography (HVP) businesses. This is also known as event photography. The post TWiP...

Whether you’re a photographer, filmmaker, video editor, first assistant, or even just starting out as a PA, you’ve got to work to survive. There are many lengths of time where the work might seem to be non-stop; you work so much that...

Each month I will be featuring and chatting to a different creative. My first is Nirrimi Firebrace, a photographer known for her intimate approach to taking portraits. She's been a name on the lips of many creatives for the better part...

What happens to American youth once they've entered the criminal justice system? By employing ideas of anonymity, voyeurism, and introspection, these photos try to examine the youth's own experience in the system and how it can shape...

It isn’t as frivolous as you think. Photographer Karan Vaid has travelled all over India to capture the wonderfully weird and surprisingly competitive world of dog pageants. A giant poodle at the Chennai (FCI) Dog Show in...

You can now get 40% off the new Mastering the Nikon D750 ebook by Darrell Young when you use coupon code RUMORSD750 during checkout at rockynook.com. Some BestBuy locations have/had those amazing deals (not available online): Nikon D800...

Building a respectable name for yourself as a photographer can oftentimes feel impossible, especially in a market saturated with other photographers. In an industry with so much competition, you need to differentiate yourself and your...

With a slightly more enterprise-solution twist, Amazon has announced a new 50-terabyte " Snowball " drive that ships itself to your address, gives you ten days to load it with as much data as you can, and then gets picked up by UPS to...

Everyone has a routine. Wake up, get dressed, grab a coffee, go to work, go home, sleep. The next day? Do it all again. The post Existential GIFs That’ll Make You Question Your Daily Grind appeared first on WIRED .

This is seriously impressive. This amazing haunted house was put together by Los Angeles photographer and artist Christine McConnell . Instagram: @christinehmcconnell “I’m very enamored with the style of the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s,”...

Over the weekend I reported on a new Mitakon Speedmaster 135mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon F mount. The lens is now officially listed at zyoptics.net. The price is $2,999. Only 100 pieces will be produced. Shipping is expected to start in early...

This short documentary from Oakhouse Films follows the story of Willis Shively, a self-taught photographer who has become one of the most successful commercial fashion photographers in Columbus. His clients range from Express and...

Polaroid never goes out of style, and their modern Zink prints are perfect in this era of DIY. Check out all the pretties you can make with Zink prints, and the devices that pop ’em out. (...)Read the rest of Get Crafty With...

David Davis is one of the top photography writers ever. He has an astonishing talent for telling the story behind some of the most memorable sports photos of our time, including the shot of Brandi Chastain ripping off her jersey after...

→ Cameralabs posted their Nikon 24mm f/1.8G ED lens review. The new lens is currently in stock at: Amazon and WEX (UK). → For a limited time Adobe is offering a Creative Cloud Photography plan for $7.99 to PhotoRumors readers. → New...

Video by Aifo: http://www.aifo.se After 10 years and over 400,000 Skyport units sold, Elinchrom decided to not only raise the bar but also leap way over it with the launch of the EL-Skyport Transmitter Plus HS, (or Skyport HS for short)....

The Voigtländer 35mm f/1.7 Ultron VM lens for Leica M-mount is now shipping and is currently in stock at B&H, Adorama, Amazon and eBay. DC.Watch just published a review of the new Ultron lens. The technical specifications can be...

In today's episode, Phlearn show you how to stylize a magazine cover in Photoshop! Read the full post on phlearn.com SUBSCRIBE Get Latest Videos,Promotions & Exclusive Offers Via Email: We don't send spam! <!-- BuySellAds Zone...

A sense of adventure has always been a common trait among photographers especially those who photograph landscapes. This sense of adventure often takes us to some interesting and remote locations. Well now there is an app that allows you...

Coming soon to Adobe Photoshop CC, you’ll be able to edit your toolbars – rearrange tools you use often, hide tools you don’t, and even sync them to the Creative Cloud for on-the-go work. Howard Pinsky is a Photoshop...

Many photographers rely on their 50mm 1.4 and 85mm 1.4 lenses to give that dreamy, narrow depth of field look to their portraits. These two lenses have become a staple for portrait, headshot, wedding, and boudoir photographers who enjoy...

I feel so fortunate. I get to travel all over and meet thousands of photographers each year. Each of them is different with a unique view of the world, and it’s a privilege to be inspired and shoot with them. Some of the people I...

On the off chance your great aunt just left you $5,000 and you have a burning desire to have a fixed focal length, full-frame sensor point and shoot, you now have two great options: the Sony RX1R II and the Leica Q. Why would anyone in...

Click the title of the article to read this post on Improve Photography, which includes all media files mentioned. One of the most common errors on Fuji cameras is the “lens control error.” This error means that the camera...